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Usages of jiǎnshǎo
多 走路 少 开车 不但 能 节省 能源， 还 可以 减少 污染。duō zǒulù shǎo kāichē búdàn néng jiéshěng néngyuán, hái kěyǐ jiǎnshǎo wūrǎn.
Walking more and driving less not only saves energy, but can also reduce pollution.
学校 有 一 次 活动， 让 学生 学习 怎么 减少 垃圾。xuéxiào yǒu yì cì huódòng, ràng xuéshēng xuéxí zěnme jiǎnshǎo lājī.
The school has an activity that lets students learn how to reduce trash.
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